broccoli and crispy chicken salad
Not all salads need to have lettuce, and this is a good example of one that doesn’t. I like to use a bed of steamed broccoli as the base and then build on top. This is beyond tasty with a delicious breaded chicken, a little cheese, bacon, as well as some carrot, corn and slivered almonds. For the dressing, I like to have some creaminess, but not an overwhelming flavour. I like to use cashew cream, but you could use a ranch or caesar salad if you feel it.
This combination of protein, fibre and fats will keep you full and satisfied for ages.
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 3 breaded/crumbed chicken tenders (I just buy these pre-breaded tenders)
- 1 head of broccoli
- 125g sweet corn
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup bacon, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup water
- handful of slivered almonds to top
Method
- Add the cashews and water to a food processor or blender and blitz until you have a nice, smooth, creamy sauce.
- Cook up the bacon until as crispy as you like
- Cook the chicken tenders. I like to put these in the airfryer at 200 degrees Celsius for 12-15 minutes.
- Steam the broccoli until it is as tender or crisp as you like
- Assemble all the ingredients on a plate and top with cashew cream and slivered almonds.
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